BUTTERFLIES & MOTHS, INSECTS, NATURE, SUMMER

Peacock Butterfly

Peacock butterfly (Aglais io) imago.

One of the 37 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera), and 1 of 172 species in insect that have been recorded in Charlton Down Nature Area to date.

Peacock butterfly feeding on yellow ragwort flowers

Useful Books and Links

Butterflies of Britain and Ireland, Wild Guides, Field Studies Council Fold-out Guide, 2022, OP184, ISBN 978-1-908819-45-1.

https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/peacock

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/animals/butterflies/peacock/

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A volunteer helper at the Charlton Down Nature Area in Dorset using a life-long interest in natural history to help improve the biodiversity and amenity value of the site. Enthusiastic about the natural world right on our doorstep, and working to enable all visitors to enjoy, learn, and appreciate the value of wilder places. Jessica writes the Charlton Down Nature Area website and blog at https://charltondownnaturearea.uk and Jessica's Nature Blog at https://natureinfocus.blog.

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